2.7 Emergency Possession

An Emergency Possession is taken in response to an incident that requires a significant and coordinated response. The incident might involve death or serious injury, health or safety effects, significant damage to property or infrastructure, significant train service disruption, or environmental impact. Normal rail traffic movements will be held or suspended in the event of an Emergency Possession under the authority of ARTC Network Control. The Possession Team have no responsibility in the event of an Emergency Possession.